Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail is the long-distance footpath that runs through the World Heritage Site. 84 miles of glorious walking through rugged moorland, rolling fields and dynamic urban landscape.

The National Trail runs a passport season between May and October each year where walkers can use their Summer Passport to collect the seven stamps from stamping stations to prove that they have walked the Trail. Stamps can be collected in one go or collected over a period of time. There's an exclusive Completion Badge & Certificate when you've collected all seven stamps.

Circular walks and shorter trails have been devised to cater for all (or just how you feel on the day) and take in many of the great sites and sights along the way. details available from Tourist Information Centres.

268 miles of chasing the Pennine Mountain tops along the rugged backbone of England, from the Peak District through the Yorkshire Dales and over Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviots. Amongst the finest upland walking in England.

Northumberland National Park - Free Voluntary Ranger led guided walks

Free Voluntary Ranger led guided walks

Every summer a programme of guided walks and talks starting at various locations throughout the National Park. These walks take in some of the most interesting and beautiful parts of the National Parks from Hadrian's Wall in the south up to the wild cheviot hills in the north. For detailed descriptions of each walk visit www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/voluntaryrangerwalks

Rangers Favourite Walks - Self guided walks that have information on the route and tell you about the wildlife and history that you may see on the way. Walk grades easy-moderate, each walk is marked with a grade accordingly, for downloadable routes - www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/rangersfavouritewalks

Talkin Tarn Country Park

Talkin Tarn Country Park, close to the historic market town of Brampton, nestles in a 165 acre site, containing a glacial tarn surrounded by mature woodland and gentle meadows with the stunning Pennine Hills as a backdrop.

The Tarn has a 1.3 mile circular path that is ideal for a gentle stroll. This path is hard surfaced and accessible to all. There are also three way marked trails of varying lengths; 1.5km, 2.5km and 3.5km starting from the car park and on into woods and fields.

The boathouse has been renovated to incorporate the Tearoom and Gift shop. The whole building has full disabled access including a lift.

A permanent orienteering course and numeracy trail are available for self led activities.

Location

John Martin Trail

John Martin (1789 - 1864) was to become the most popular landscape artist and engraver of his time.

The John Martin Trail is in two circular sections centered on Haydon Bridge, the northern section to Haydon Old Church (2 miles) and the southern section to Allen Banks, Staward Pele and Langley Castle (11 miles).